Reborn in the 1980s: I became a stepmother in the 1980s

Part 163 Meet Liu Dongdong

The two younger brothers are sensible and help with the work.

She is never left out of anything good.

Even though she hasn't been able to conceive since she got married, her in-laws have never said a word and have always treated her well.

Zhou Suisui already felt very fortunate and didn't expect that they would let her buy such nice things.

A surge of mixed emotions filled her heart, and with reddened eyes, she nodded and said, "Thank you, Mom, Aunt."

Si Nian smiled without saying anything.

After buying daily necessities, Si Nian also bought baby formula, oatmeal, and other nutritious items for the children.

In addition, she bought grapes, bananas, and some fruits that are not available in the village.

This trip cost as much as an average person's monthly salary.

Lin's mother was initially happy to see her daughter buying things, but as the purchases became more expensive, she became worried. "Nian Nian, isn't this too much? Won't it be hard to explain to Xiao Zhou?"

She had heard people say that her daughter was extravagant even before getting married, always coming back from the city with lots of purchases.

At that time, Lin's mother thought it was no big deal since her daughter came from the city.

But now, seeing her daughter spend a month's salary without batting an eye, she was scared.

After all, her daughter had just gotten married, and she was worried that Zhou Yueshen might have thoughts about such spending.

Si Nian didn't mind, "Zhou Yueshen? What could he say? Half of it is for his child. I didn't buy much for myself. How could he have any objections? He wants me to raise the child well and save money; that's not possible."

"Don't worry, Mom. Zhou Yueshen isn't a stingy person. He earns so much every day; isn't it for me to spend? If I don't spend it, it will go to other women. It's better if I spend it; at least I'm not at a loss."

Lin's mother laughed at this, "You're such a child. Xiao Zhou isn't like that."

But her daughter was right; where a man's money goes, his heart goes too.

Though her daughter spent freely, Zhou Yueshen was happy to support her. If he was unhappy, he wouldn't have married her in the first place.

Thinking about the dowry money her son-in-law gave her daughter, Lin's mother suddenly felt it was nothing to worry about.

Just as they were leaving with bags and packages, Lin's mother stopped and pointed at a figure in the distance, saying, "Hey, isn't that Liu Dongdong from our village? What's she doing here?"

Seeing Liu Dongdong dressed fashionably, unlike her previous plain style, Lin's mother was shocked and thought she might have mistaken her.

Liu Dongdong's family was well-known in the village because her sister was a widow, often involved in gossip. Liu Dongdong was also Lin Sisi's classmate. Living nearby, everyone knew each other's situations.

Liu Dongdong had dropped out of middle school and stayed home to work. She hadn't been seen this year. Previously, people said her mother had pulled some strings to get her a job at the textile factory, and she had started working there. Many were envious.

But some time ago, she heard that the Liu family was arranging a marriage for Liu Dongdong. The potential groom's family disliked that her sister was a widow, yet the Liu family agreed to the match. However, the matter fell through, and now unexpectedly, Liu Dongdong was here.

Seeing Liu Dongdong dressed fashionably and looking quite sophisticated, holding what appeared to be expensive items, Lin's mother was shocked. Could working at a textile factory earn so much money?

"Liu Dongdong?"

Si Nian followed her mother's gaze and indeed saw the stylishly dressed Liu Dongdong. Her eyes flashed with recognition.

This was the third female lead in the novel.

If Si Nian was the male lead's childhood friend and the malicious second female lead in the story, then Liu Dongdong was undoubtedly the third.

She was the only one capable of disrupting the relationship between the male and female leads.

She spent the most time around the male lead, always staying by his side during misunderstandings with the female lead. Although the male lead didn't like her, he never had the heart to reject her advances, believing deep down that she was a pure and kind girl.

Who knew that the least conspicuous person would turn out to have the most cunning methods?

First, she used the female lead to stay close and spy on their lives, pleasing them unexpectedly. When she noticed the male and female leads' feelings warming up, she would promptly inform the lovestruck original female lead to sabotage their relationship, striking when the male lead was at his most vulnerable. If not for the female lead's strong plot armor, Si Nian believed Lin Sisi would have been done for long ago.

Seeing her now, although not exceptionally beautiful, Liu Dongdong had a delicate and charming demeanor. She seemed very aware of what kind of persona suited her best.

According to the plot, Liu Dongdong should already be close to the female lead by now. Otherwise, she wouldn't be living such a good life. Remembering how the police had found Liu Dongdong providing an alibi for Lin Sisi, a thought suddenly connected in Si Nian's mind.

She asked, "Mom, does this person have a good relationship with Lin Sisi?"

Lin's mother thought for a moment and shook her head. "I haven't seen them interact much. Liu Dongdong is usually reserved and doesn't engage much with others."

Si Nian nodded thoughtfully. "I see."

If Lin Sisi and Liu Dongdong didn't get along, how could Lin Sisi ask her for help? This meant that Liu Dongdong used the opportunity of providing Lin Sisi's alibi to get close to the male and female leads.

The novel's plot didn't detail this much; it only brought in the second and third female leads to drive the plot forward. Specific details were not written.

Only by being part of it did Si Nian realize there was much more to the story. The novel focused on the female lead's perspective, and the second female lead was set as malicious, so even when the female lead, reborn, took three thousand yuan to retaliate against the second female lead, everyone just thought she deserved it. Who would think deeply about the details?

"Mom, let's go over and say hello," Si Nian suggested.

Lin's mother was momentarily taken aback. She wasn't familiar with the Liu family, but since her daughter suggested it, she thought Si Nian just wanted to get to know someone from the same village. She immediately agreed, "Alright."

Liu Dongdong was paying, and the large sum of money in her hands caught Lin's mother's attention. When Liu Dongdong turned around and saw the Lin family, she was startled and instinctively tried to hide the money behind her back. This was a guilty reaction.

Si Nian thoughtfully took her eyes off her. Lin's mother, however, didn't think much of it, assuming that Liu Dongdong had simply earned some money in the city. She smiled and greeted her, "Dongdong, long time no see. Are you working here?"

Seeing no change in Lin's mother's expression, Liu Dongdong visibly relaxed a little. After all, she was working for Lin Sisi now, and certain things needed to be kept from Lin Sisi. It was well known that the Lin family was good to Lin Sisi, and even though she had left, Liu Dongdong was still cautious.

Feigning calm, she replied, "Yes, Aunt Lin. What brings you here? Are you visiting Sisi?"